BENCH
/bɛntʃ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BENCH
A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
"They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons."
The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.
"They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench."
The place where the judges sit.
"She sat on the bench for 30 years before she retired."
To remove a player from play.
"They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured."
To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.
The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed.
"He became frustrated when his bench increased by only 10 pounds despite a month of training."
To lift by bench pressing
"I heard he can bench 150 pounds."
Examples of BENCH in a Sentence
- "They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons."
- "They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench."
- "She sat on the bench for 30 years before she retired."
- "They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured."
Word Details
Is BENCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BENCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BENCH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BENCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | n | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BENCH
9 words from the letters in BENCH
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BENCH in Word Games
BENCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BENCH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BENCH to find 9 additional valid words.